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Katarina vs Zed

Watch how pro and Challenger players actually play Katarina into Zed in real ranked games, not a guide. Every VOD carries the build, the runes and a timeline you can jump through.

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Katarina vs Zed at a glance

Ranked record Above average

Across 3,081 NA and EUW ranked games in Mid lane, Katarina wins 52.2% against Zed, 2.5 points higher than the 49.7% Katarina wins in that role overall.

VOD library Favoured

In our library of 27 high-elo VODs (latest patch 16.19), Katarina won 56% against Zed and averaged 8.1/5.9/4.3.

Pro build

The most played Katarina setup into Zed takes Conqueror (Precision and Resolve) and builds Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King and Terminus. It shows up in 13 of 27 games with a 38% win rate. The main alternative is Electrocute (2 games).

Solo kills by level

A solo kill is a kill on the lane opponent with no assist. The bars over each champion above count them by champion level, from 3,081 NA and EUW ranked games in Mid lane; the amber marks are where that champion's kills usually fall.

Katarina's solo kills on Zed More kills Earlier

Katarina gets 1.8 solo kills per game against Zed, more than the 1.6 Katarina averages in mid lane, and 27% of them come before level 6, earlier than the usual 23%.

Zed's solo kills on Katarina More kills Earlier

Zed gets 1.8 solo kills per game against Katarina, more than the 1.7 Zed averages in mid lane, and 18% of them come before level 6, earlier than the usual 15%.

How they built Katarina into Zed

Taken from the 27 VODs on this page, patch 16.19, 16.18, 16.17.

Most played setup

13 of 27 games · 38% win rate
Runes
ConquerorConquerorTriumphTriumphLegend: AlacrityLegend: AlacrityLast StandLast StandBone PlatingBone PlatingOvergrowthOvergrowth Precision / Resolve
Core items
Kraken SlayerKraken SlayerBlade of The Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingTerminusTerminus

Alternative setup

2 of 27 games · 100% win rate
Runes
ElectrocuteElectrocuteSudden ImpactSudden ImpactGrisly MementosGrisly MementosRelentless HunterRelentless HunterTriumphTriumphCut DownCut Down Domination / Precision
Core items
Lich BaneLich BaneShadowflameShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap

Latest Katarina vs Zed games

The most recent games in this matchup, newest first.

27 VODs
  • Victory 13/5/3KeksereslolMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.19
  • Victory 8/7/8raikokatarinaGRANDMASTER Grandmaster I · Mid Patch 16.19
  • Defeat 2/9/4FlashShad0wMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.18
  • Defeat 2/10/1FlashShad0wMASTER Master I · Bot Patch 16.18
  • Victory 11/1/0KeksereslolMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.18
  • Victory 17/7/2KeksereslolMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.18
  • Defeat 2/7/4raikokatarinaMASTER Master I · Top Patch 16.18
  • Defeat 4/3/0raikokatarinaMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.18
  • Victory 7/2/3FlashShad0wMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.18
  • Victory 4/10/3raikokatarinaGRANDMASTER Grandmaster I · Mid Patch 16.18
  • Victory 16/9/6IncursioMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.17
  • Defeat 9/10/9raikokatarinaMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.17
  • Defeat 13/5/9drututtMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.17
  • Victory 9/0/9raikokatarinaMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.17
  • Victory 14/4/11raikokatarinaMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.17
  • Defeat 4/9/1raikokatarinaMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.16
  • Defeat 3/9/5NyroGRANDMASTER Grandmaster I · Mid Patch 16.16
  • Victory 16/8/5IncursioMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.16
  • Defeat 1/5/1raikokatarinaMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.16
  • Victory 7/2/3NyroMASTER Master I · Mid Patch 16.16

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